Herston Elton Powers

Herston Elton Powers is a seasoned finance and fintech professional with a diverse background in venture capital and investment management. As the Founding Managing Partner at 1982 Ventures since December 2019, Powers focuses on early-stage fintech investments across Southeast Asia, with notable investments in companies like Aman and Bluesheets. Powers holds board member and mentoring roles at Bluesheets and Plug and Play Tech Center, respectively, while serving as an SFF Ambassador for the Singapore FinTech Festival. Previous roles include key positions at BNY Mellon, where Powers led business development in Southeast Asia and India, and advisory positions in fintech companies such as Gradana Indonesia and ALAMI Sharia. Educational credentials include a Global Executive MBA from INSEAD and a Master’s degree in Economics from Hunter College.